Multiple choice

A receptor is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus. Which of the following is the function of olfactory receptors?

  1. They detect heat or cold.

  2. They detect taste.

  3. They detect sound.

  4. They detect light.

  5. They detect smell.

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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Detecting smell is the function of olfactory receptors. They are present in the nose.